Blood vessel preparation and preservation kit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8123672
APP PUB NO 20090112053A1
SERIAL NO

12349044

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A vessel preparation and preservation kit supports a blood vessel during processing for use in bypass graft surgery. The device comprises a clamshell base having first and second trays latchable in a closed condition and pivotable to an open condition. The first tray has a series of open slots on an interior surface, wherein each slot extends substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the clamshell base. A first fixture has a first plate positionable in any selected one of the slots, a first fitting for holding a first end of the blood vessel, and a fluid supply needle for inserting into the first end of the blood vessel. A second fixture has a second plate positionable in any selected one of the slots a predetermined distance from the first fixture and having a second fitting for holding a second end of the blood vessel. A liquid-retaining foam is mounted in the second tray to immerse the prepared blood vessel in liquid to preserve it by putting the trays in the closed condition.

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TERUMO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS CORPORATION6200 JACKSON ROAD ANN ARBOR MI 48103

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kadykowski, Randal James South Lyon, US 17 295
Viitala, Daniel W Dexter, US 10 310

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